Articles of Confederation
Under the Articles of Confederation who had the most power?
The States
people who opposed the Constitution
Anti-Federalist
We the People
The idea of self-government (a democracy) is in the first three words of the Constitution.
Why did Daniel Shay lead a rebellion
Increased taxes on farmers
Law of soil
Born on U.S territory- U.S Citizen
Because most Americans feared strong governments like King
George's, they created the Articles of Confederation to have a weak _______ government.
federal/central
What does "Ratify" mean
Formal approval
Establish justice
Make laws and set up courts that are fair
Secure the blessings of liberty
We have freedom to live as we choose
Can a person who has gone through the naturalization process become U.S President? Why?
No. You must be a natural born U.S Citizen to become president.
How many branches of government were created under the Articles of Confederation?
One
supporters of the Constitution
Federalist
Ensure domestic tranquility
Keep peace and maintain order within the country
our posterity means
future generations
A government ruled by the people....
Democracy
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first Constitution of the United States
a series of essays written to oppose and defeat the proposed U.S. Constitution
Anti-Federalist papers
Provide for common defense
protect the country from enemies
The U.S Constitution came before or after the Articles of Confederation.
AFTER!
government ruled by a monarch (king or queen)
What event led the federal government to realize that the Articles were too weak?
Shay's Rebellion
Written by Hamilton, Jay, & Madison to support ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Federalist Papers
Promote the general welfare
Contribute to the happiness and well-being of all the people
Which two branches of government did the federal government NOT have under the Articles of Confederation?
Executive & Judicial
What are the three branches of government in the U.S?